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Melissa Moves Well

A Difficult Relationship with Body Positivity, Image, and Love

In Body Positivity  •  by Melissa, August 1, 2018  •  
It would be easy to sell that I am body positive with respect to my own body. I mean, this is an exercise and wellness site. But that would be disingenuous. In fact, I would be bald face lying. And I won’t do that to...
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Seeing the Six Pack

In General Fitness, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, July 25, 2018  •  
You want six pack abs? Of course you do. I know you do, don’t try and brush it off like you are above it. I do, I can admit it. We all like to see the results of our hard work in the gym. But...
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Staying the Course

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, July 18, 2018  •  
Today’s post is going to be a shorter one. Hopefully leaving you more time to go and practice what I’m about to preach. I pay a lot of lip service to training goals, but anyone who knows me knows that no matter who I am...
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Yoga… For the Rest of Us

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, July 11, 2018  •  
Yoga has many benefits. And I don’t necessarily mean the just the asanas. Breath work, meditation, and the practices of non-violence and self-study are hugely beneficial. But only if you practice yoga. And if you happen to be one of those yogis who can discuss...
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Happy Birthday America!

In Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, July 4, 2018  •  
Just popping in super quick to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday! Especially if you are in the Northeast/Mid Atlantic region, make sure you are staying hydrated out there. And remember, it’s a holiDAY. Enjoy it thoroughly today, but tomorrow it...
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A Non-Traditional Yoga Instructor

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, June 27, 2018  •  
I teach yoga. Sort of. I am adjunct faculty on a college campus, so I teach yoga as a college course. That being said, my main goal with my students isn’t necessarily to see who can make the most impressive flexibility gains or do the...
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Rest and Recovery

In Planning and Programming, Safety  •  by Melissa, June 21, 2018  •  
I have previously written about getting the most out of both cardio and strength workouts. That’s a lot of work, pun intended. So, today, let’s switch gears and talk about rest.
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Zoats

In Nutrition and Eats, Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, June 13, 2018  •  
I try to be pretty positive on this blog. I think it helps in motivating people. I mean, sometimes exercising hurts and eating healthfully is hard, so a little bit of cheerleader mixed with some sarcastic humor is, I feel, a good thing. Today, though….
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Let’s Get Pumped!

In Planning and Programming, Strength Training  •  by Melissa, June 6, 2018  •  
Most exercise and wellness goals require some type of strength training. People don’t like hearing this because, frankly, lacing up your sneakers and going for a walk or bike ride is just easier. It requires far less equipment (although body weight only workouts rock) and...
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Sweet Potato Toast

In Nutrition and Eats, Uncategorized  •  by Melissa, May 30, 2018  •  
I am waaaaay late to the party on this. That’s what happens when you have a kid. Everything sort of stops in your little bubble of the universe for a bit. I could not tell you where my favorite baseball team finished in the standings...
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